Berlin to Łódź by train
Łódź lies 422 km (262 mi) east of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Poland rail, over roughly 515 km (320 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Berlin | Łódź | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Poland |
| Population | 3.4 million | 639,890 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Berlin Central Station, Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin Brandenburger Tor station | Łódź Kaliska railway station, Łódź Arturówek railway station, Łódź Retkinia railway station |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 62-060–94-414 |
What changes when you arrive in Łódź
Crossing from Germany into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book trains from Berlin to Łódź
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Staying in Łódź
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Łódź. Of the 218 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (140), and 4 are five-star. Across 221 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 178,508 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Łódź from Berlin?
422 km (262 mi) in a straight line, east of Berlin; by road roughly 515 km (320 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Łódź by train?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Łódź?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Łódź?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Łódź?
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Łódź, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.